All of these books have been sitting on my shelves for some time and they're all books I've been desperate to read, a couple I originally borrowed from the library and then bought as I couldn't renew them! Yet I still haven't read a single one, disgraceful!

The Martian was an unexpected surprise (I got to enjoy it before the hype really started), and The Emperor's Blades was one of the best debuts in years (with a sequel that's even better). I had a few issues with The Traitor's Blade, but I am very much looking forward to the follow-up.

Great picks! I still can't believe I haven't read Shadow & Bone most of all! I still need to read Red Rising and I really want to read a Brandon Sanderson book because I have heard about his fantasy is really epic!